A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, considered one of the greatest... Photo-3609044.54458 - Houston Chronicle

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A 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This was the first Corvette that could compete with Europe’s best, according to Edmunds. The car packed a lot of power from its 5.7 liter all-aluminum V8 engine that won over American consumers. (Photo: Jerbec, Flickr)

A 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This was the first Corvette that could compete with Europe’s best, according to Edmunds. The car packed a lot of power from its 5.7 liter all-aluminum V8 engine that won over ... more

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A 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This was the first Corvette that... Photo-3609003.54458 - Houston Chronicle

The original 1953 Chevrolet Corvette show car on display in the Waldorf Astoria ballroom Saturday, May 7, 2011 in New York, NY. This vehicle first appeared publicly in January of 1953 at the same hotel ballroom. less

The original 1953 Chevrolet Corvette show car on display in the Waldorf Astoria ballroom Saturday, May 7, 2011 in New York, NY. This vehicle first appeared publicly in January of 1953 at the same hotel ... more

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The original 1953 Chevrolet Corvette show car on display in the... Photo-3357937.54458 - Houston Chronicle

A 1953 Chevrolet Corvette sit nose to nose with a 60th anniversary 2013 Corvette 427 on Feb. 8, 2012, in Chicago. Unlike the 1953 model which came with a 150-hp Blue Flame six cylinder engine, the Collectors Edition Corvette is powered by a 505-hp, 7.0L (427 cid) LS7 V-8 engine - making it the fastest convertible in Corvette's history. less

A 1953 Chevrolet Corvette sit nose to nose with a 60th anniversary 2013 Corvette 427 on Feb. 8, 2012, in Chicago. Unlike the 1953 model which came with a 150-hp Blue Flame six cylinder engine, the Collectors ... more

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition – This ‘Vette takes track-to-street technology transfer to a high level. It’s a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of LeMans. less

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition – This ‘Vette takes track-to-street technology transfer to a high level. It’s a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of ... more

Chevy's 2009 Corvette Convertible's 436-horsepower 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 sends it from 0-60 mph in roughly 4.1 seconds and to a top speed of 186 mph. Chevy's 2009 Corvette Convertible's 436-horsepower 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 sends it from 0-60 mph in roughly 4.1 seconds and to a top speed of 186 mph. less

Chevrolet unveils the Corvette Stingray Concept car as part of a Transformers movie car debut pictured here at the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Named "Sideswipe" the car will be featured in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" movie. less

Chevrolet unveils the Corvette Stingray Concept car as part of a Transformers movie car debut pictured here at the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Named "Sideswipe" the car will be ... more